Windies make strong start in huge chase against NZ
The Bay Oval pitch is proving to be batter-friendly during the third and final test between the Black Caps and the West Indies.
Otago names to fore in Halbergs
Otago names to fore in Halbergs
Otago snowsports stars feature prominently in the list of Halberg Awards finalists.
'I'm out': NZ Cricket boss resigns
'I'm out': NZ Cricket boss resigns
NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned, following a disagreement with the organisation's board and the sport's key stakeholders.
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Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty
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Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty
ODT sports reporters take time to look back over the year and reflect on their favourite moments - and identify the ones to watch in 2026.
Peters goes one better and picks up gold
Peters goes one better and picks up gold
New Zealand skier Corey Peters continued his excellent start to the season with gold in the para alpine downhill world cup in Italy yesterday.
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Latham, Conway eclipse test opening record
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Latham, Conway eclipse test opening record
Devon Conway and Tom Latham have eclipsed cult-heroes John Wright and Bruce Edgar as New Zealand’s most prolific test opening partnership.
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Volunteer brings the family vibe
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Volunteer brings the family vibe
Two weeks after arriving in Middlemarch, Jodi Taylor got the call to help the Strath Taieri Rugby Club.
‘Crazy’ time after winning Open
‘Crazy’ time after winning Open
Defending champion Ryan Peake will be back at the New Zealand Open.
Kerr awarded Lonsdale Cup
Kerr awarded Lonsdale Cup
Olympic and world champion Hamish Kerr has been awarded the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s Lonsdale Cup for 2025.
Australia on verge of Ashes retention
Australia on verge of Ashes retention
Australia are hurtling towards Ashes retention after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returned to leave England 213 for eight, with the tourists trailing by 158 runs in Adelaide.
Netball NZ boss resigns after tumultuous year
Netball NZ boss resigns after tumultuous year
Jennie Wyllie had come under fire this year for her handling of the shock standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua.
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Duffy remains grounded over recent rapid rise
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Duffy remains grounded over recent rapid rise
Earlier this year, Jacob Duffy wondered whether he was the new Matt Henry - the perennial understudy whistled in for a game every now and then.
ODT Odds On: Pete's Pride tells all
ODT Odds On: Pete's Pride tells all
Well it’s the last ODT Odds on column for the year, brought to you by the Baaa bar, and we are going out with a Christmas cracker!
Openers' tons put NZ in box seat against Windies
Openers' tons put NZ in box seat against Windies
The Black Caps are in complete control after a record-setting day one in the third and final test against the West Indies in Mount Maunganui.
England win another review after Snicko error
England win another review after Snicko error
England have had a review reinstated after the operators of Snicko admitted their error wrongly denied the tourists Alex Carey's wicket on day one of the third Ashes test.
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Ruthe so good normal rules ‘just stop applying’
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Ruthe so good normal rules ‘just stop applying’
Has there been a more exciting prospect to come out of New Zealand sport in recent history than Sam Ruthe?
Progress of Williamson ‘remarkable’
Progress of Williamson ‘remarkable’
Nathan Williamson is making "remarkable progress" following his fall at Alexandra Park last Friday night.
Highlanders sign rising Southland star
Highlanders sign rising Southland star
The Highlanders have locked in another young man with oodles of potential.
Shelton back as top seed as field confirmed
Shelton back as top seed as field confirmed
Five players who have reached the world’s top 10, along with some explosive emerging talent, are among the male players confirmed for the men’s ASB Classic in January.
Wakatipu game abandoned
Wakatipu game abandoned
Wakatipu High School did not have a lot to do on the opening day of their inaugural appearance at the New Zealand First XI boys tournament at Lincoln yesterday.